twinkle, twinkle little bat...

So last night I split up the boys because they were too giggly and wouldn't go to sleep. I put Joshua in my bed and told him he had to stay there until Josiah was asleep. I didn't think it would take long and didn't think Joshua would actually fall asleep. A little while later I checked on Josiah and he was fast asleep so I went to get Joshua and put him back in his bed. This is how I found him...fast asleep. It was so funny I ran and got the camera and was crossing my fingers that he wouldn't wake up before I got back. He was totally gone. It's almost as funny as Keith falling asleep in his taco!

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...

Ask Mary about this picture :)





Today my sweet friend Margaret had a "Favorite Things" party for the ladies at church. We had such a nice time together talking about our favorite things, eating some of our favorite things, and the little girls got to make some new favorite things. Margaret asked me to share what my favorite thing about Albuquerque was, what activity did I enjoy most? My answer was Tent Rocks, which you've probably seen pictures of before if you've been following my blog for any amount of time. But the question got me thinking...What will I remember most about my three years in Albuquerque? The answer is easy, I will remember my Albuquerque family, my church family. This is truly a remarkable group of people who didn't waste any time in making us feel a part of them. I am amazed over and over again when I consider how this little congregation loves one another and cares for each others needs. This is the most loving body of belivers I have ever been a part of and I am very sad to be leaving them. I am so thankful that God brought us here and our family has been blessed beyond measure during our time with them. These wonderful people took care of me and the children while Bob was deployed and continue to be a precious source of support and encouragement to us. The kids have always had willing and ready volunteers to attend their school performances, grandparent days, and other celebrations. I am so thankful for this body of Christ who live out their faith by serving one another and even though we have to leave them, I know we will always be a part of them and they will always be a part of us!
"When the dog bites, when the bees sting, when I'm feeling sad. I'll simply remember my favorite things and then I won't feel, so bad."

Graduation Day

On Thursday Joshua graduated from K5 and Chloe graduated from K4. Their classes put on a fabulous program and as soon as we figure out how to get the video from the tape to the computer I'll share it with you. But for now pictures will have to do. :)
We are so very proud of both Joshua and Chloe. Joshua has changed so much during this school year. Most importantly he has become a great reader! It's really wonderful to hear him reading Bible memory verses and following along in the Hymnal when we sing at church. Chloe is also reading short words and doing a great job with it. She got awards for Bible and Phonics. The K4 and K5 teachers had only good things to say about Chloe and Joshua which is such a blessing to us. It just makes a mama feel good when the teacher tells you that your child is well behaved, obedient and kind at school...sometimes I wonder, can it really be true? But God is gracious and in spite of all our failures as parents we are praying that all our children will love Him most of all and live lives that will bring glory to God. CONGRATULATIONS Joshua and Chloe! We love you!!!

The Abigail show continues...

So you might be wondering what happened to our other 3 kids because I've been posting so much about Abigail...and this post is no exception. Abigail performed in the school spring concert and I just thought I'd share one of the songs with you. But don't fret, Chloe and Joshua have a graduation ceremony coming up soon and we'll be sure to do a great post of them performing too. And we'll have to catch Josiah doing something fabulous too. :)

Star Performer

Last week was a very exciting week in Abigail's life. On Friday she went to the speech meet for school and recited a poem she memorized called "Little Tiger Cat". She was awarded a blue ribbon for her performance and was given a "Superior" rating!
On Saturday Abigail performed in her first piano recital. It was so exciting for us to watch her play. She looked so mature sitting up there at the piano it was almost shocking to think that my little girl is now old enough to be doing such things. I'm so thankful for Abigail and for the talents that God has blessed her with. Bob and I are praying that she will use her gifts to glorify God in all areas of her life. We are so proud of her! We are also very thankful for her wonderful piano teacher, Summer, who has been not only a great teacher but a Godly influence in Abigail's life. We are so blessed to have people like this in the lives of all our children. Thank you Summer!!

Ressurection Sunday!

We had a wonderful day at church yesterday, in spite of the chilly, rainy weather. After the service we had a great lunch together. It was bitter, sweet because we had to say good bye to our dear friends Chad and Jill who are moving to Illinois and also it was our friend Luke's last Sunday before heading back to "the sandbox". It's never fun to say good bye but we know that God has a purpose for taking these loved friends away at this time and we're trusting that He will be glorified through the new circumstances our friends find themselves in now.

Comets, Coyotes and Tigers...Oh my!

This will have to be a fill you in kind of post with a little of this and a little of that and lots of pictures.
Abigail, who is playing rookie softball this year, is on the Comets. They've had two games so far. Abigail didn't get a hit in the first game but singled in the second one. We were all so excited. She has done a great job in the field as well. She is making friends with the girls and we're hoping to see lots of improvement throughout the season.

Joshua just couldn't wait for his first game. He is playing rookie ball and his team is the Coyotes. They finally had a game last night. Joshua was the catcher and did a great job. He got a hit every time he was up to bat. In the end his team did not win but they played a good game. It's so fun to watch all the kids play!

For Opening Day of baseball we had our traditional Overbeek Opening Day. We all wore our Tiger's shirts and we ate hot dogs and cracker jacks. We drank orange soda and finished the evening with ice cream sandwiches. Unfortunately the Tigers have lost their first two games to the Blue Jays...but that doesn't faze us. We're fans through thick and thin. :)


To wrap up I thought I better add Joshua's big announcement. He lost his first tooth last Sunday at church. One of the men was playing with Joshua and his tooth fell out and was lost on the floor. Even though he didn't have the tooth to put under his pillow the mama fairy still came to visit him while he was sleeping.